Para 13.61.1 — MSO (A&E)
Original Rule Text
13.61.1 With the exception of hereditary titles and awards for acts of gallantry conferred on the members of the Armed and Police Forces, no mention should be made on titles against the names of any officer. There is, however, no objection to the mention, of the receipt of a medal or clasp for war services. Mention in this publication should be made of the receipt by a Government servant of India Police Medal, the President’s Police and Fire Service Medal and the Police Medal for acts of gallantry. Particulars of literary works and of medals, etc. mentioned above with the date of their award whould be printed in italics at the foot of the page.
What This Means
The History of Services publication must not mention hereditary titles or non-gallantry awards against officers' names. However, medals or clasps for war services, the India Police Medal, President's Police and Fire Service Medal, and Police Medal for gallantry may be mentioned. Such medal details and literary works should be printed in italics at the foot of the page, along with the date of award.
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Key Points
- 1Hereditary titles must not be mentioned against officers' names in the History of Services
- 2War service medals and clasps may be recorded
- 3India Police Medal, President's Police/Fire Service Medal, and Police Medal for gallantry are recordable
- 4Medal details and literary works are printed in italics at the foot of the page with dates of award
Practical Example
An IPS officer who received the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during anti-terrorism operations has this award recorded in the History of Services. The entry is printed in italics at the bottom of the page: 'Awarded President's Police Medal for Gallantry — 26th January 2024.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Padma Shri or similar civilian award be mentioned in the History of Services?▼
Where exactly do medal entries appear in the History of Services?▼
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